"Love Story"
Lesson Objective:SWBAT sing in three independent parts with a descant. SWBAT describe and perform a descant. SWBAT define and describe texture. SWBAT sing in a pop style.
Essential Skill to be Mastered:Students will sing in three independent parts on the chorus of the music and add a descant at the end of the piece. Students will sing in a pop style.
I can statement: I can describe and sing in a pop style. I can describe and sing a descant. I can sing in three independent parts. I can define and describe the texture of a song.
IPI Level-Teacher led instruction, Student Active Engagement, Student led Discussion
Teaching Strategy Utilized:Day 1: Students scan music for differences in texture such as: 1 part which are the solos, 2 part, 3 part, and the addition of a descant. What measures do these differences take place? Why do composers use a variety of textures within songs? What part are you most interested in learning? Sightread getting as many notes and rhythms as possible. Day 2: Define and locate the descant in the piece of music. What is a descant? Why is it used? Sing through the "ah" section and listen for structure. How do these notes fit with those of the other parts? What is the connection? Day 3: Sing through both solos and have students sing independently. Listen for clear diction and correct notes. Day 4: Focus on the 3 part harmony. Review parts and practice slowly for tuning. Day 5: Sing through entire song without stopping and analyze performance. Use thumbs up/middle/down to check for understanding within the sections. Day 6: Evaluate and sing in small groups. Day 7: Sing and evaluate again. Polish details from the song. Day 8: Sing as if for an audience.
Rigor or Level reached on Bloom's Taxonomy: Application, Evaluation
